2025 Coin of the Year: What Austria’s “Supernova” Win Means for Collectors, Investors, and the Modern Coin Market

Hook: Ten trophies, a razor-thin final vote, and one breathtaking silver coin that literally curves like a blast wave. The 2025 Coin of the Year (COTY) crowned Austria’s colorized 20-euro “Supernova” as the year’s top coin—an eye-popping blend of science, art, and minting innovation that has collectors buzzing and investors taking note. The award was … Read more

Great Canadian Treasure Hunt: Your Expert Guide to the $1 Million Gold Search

Hook: Somewhere in Canada, a weatherproof case hides a code redeemable for 217 one-ounce gold coins—roughly $1 million in gold—and you don’t need a pickaxe, metal detector, or climbing gear to go after it. What you do need is a plan, reliable sourcing, and a cool head. Welcome to the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt.  TL;DR (for quick readers) Why the Great … Read more

Engelhard Brand Revival: What the 2025 Relaunch Means for Bullion Buyers and Coin Investors

TL;DR: The Engelhard brand revival is official: MKS PAMP Group, under license from BASF ECMS, is reintroducing classic Engelhard pieces—including a 1-oz silver Prospector round, a tenth-ounce .9999 gold Prospector(limited to 5,000), a 3-oz cast silver bar, and a new Engelhard Liberty Set (1, 5, and 10 oz bars) offered exclusively at APMEX. Collectors get authentic designs and low mintages; investors get renewed supply from a … Read more

Palladium American Eagle: What the 2025-W Reverse Proof Means for Investors and Collectors

TL;DR: The Palladium American Eagle returns on September 4, 2025 in a Reverse Proof finish from West Point (W)with a product/mintage limit of 6,000 and initial pricing at $1,695 under the Mint’s metals pricing matrix. Historic Weinman designs, limited supply, and a volatile palladium market make this a tightly focused opportunity for coin investors and bullion buyers. Why this Palladium American Eagle matters now A small mintage, … Read more

U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser: What Upstate Coin & Gold’s New Status Means for Investors Right Now

Hook: If you buy American Eagle or American Buffalo gold coins, your final price and how quickly you can get product are shaped by a small, elite gatekeeper group: U.S. Mint authorized purchasers. That club just added a new member—Upstate Coin & Gold of Centennial, Colorado—and the ripple effects matter to bullion buyers, coin investors, and dealers across … Read more

American Silver Eagles: Why Whitman’s New Fifth Edition Matters to Investors and Collectors in 2025

TL;DR: Whitman’s American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Silver Bullion Coin Program (5th ed.) lands ahead of the series’ 40th anniversary. The update adds fresh analysis through 2025, expanded mintage data, the 2021 Type 2 reverse, and a collecting how-to—useful for U.S. bullion buyers and coin investors navigating premiums, authenticity, and liquidity.  A quick hook for … Read more

2026 and 2027 U.S. Mint Comic Art Coins and Medals: What Supergirl, Robin, Green Lantern, The Flash, Batgirl, and Aquaman Mean for Investors and Collectors

Hook: If you buy gold and silver—or you just love high-impact U.S. Mint art—circle 2026 and 2027. The Mint’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program is expanding with six new DC Super Heroes, and the formats (24K gold and .999 fine silver) plus U.S. Mint provenance make these 2026 and 2027 U.S. Mint Comic Art … Read more

2025 Wonder Woman Coin and Medal Designs: What Investors and Collectors Should Know Now

If you buy gold and silver—or simply love iconic U.S. coinage—this fall’s debut of the 2025 Wonder Woman coin and medal designs is a rare crossover moment. The United States Mint has confirmed that Wonder Woman will join its new Comic Art Coin and Medal Program, a multi-year series honoring DC Super Heroes across 24K gold and .999 fine silver formats. For … Read more

U.S. Mint Coin Production July 2025: What a 102% Surge—and Near-Zero Pennies—Signals for Investors and Collectors

If you track U.S. coin supply, July’s numbers turned heads: total output jumped to 414.12 million coins, more than double June’s pace, even as the Mint struck a token 400,000 pennies—just 0.1% of the month’s production. For bullion buyers, coin hobbyists, and anyone watching America’s shift away from low-value denominations, U.S. Mint coin production July 2025 is a data point you can’t ignore. TL;DR … Read more